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September 2018 (Issue 1) : Keeping Food Safe, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

Handling food at different instances:

• Shopping
• Storage
• Thawing
• Preparation
• Cooking
• Serving
• Leftovers
• Refreezing

July 2018 (Issue 2) : Immunity And Diet, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Factors that may affect your immune system
• Healthy lifestyle hacks
• What can I do to maintain a strong immune system?

July 2018 (Issue 1) : Nutrition Myths And Facts, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Myth: Carbohydrates are bad for you
• Fact: Your body needs carbohydrates hence keep complex carbs like fruits and whole wheat bread on your menu
• Myth: Fad diets work and can help you lose weight in a couple of weeks
• Fact: Fad diets do not work but a healthy lifestyle does
• Myth: Certain foods can burn fat and help you lose weight
• Fact: No food can help your body burn fat or help you lose weight. Controlling your calorie intake can however help you maintain weight
• Myth: Skipping meals is an effective way to lose weight
• Fact: Skipping meals does not …

June 2018 (Issue 1) : Keeping Fit During Ramadan, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Keep yourself hydrated
• Manage your weight
• Exercising
• Eating out during Ramadan
• Choose Healthy

April 2018 (Issue 2) : Eggs: Benefits, Myths And Safety, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Benefits of Eggs
• Cracking the Egg Myths
• Storage and Food Safety

April 2018 (Issue 1) : Diabetes Mellitus, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Symptoms
• Nutrition in Diabetes
• Water and Fluid Intake
• Physical Activity
• Eating Patterns and Meal Timings

March 2018 (Issue 1) : Menopause And Nutrition, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Symptoms
• Dietary Guidelines for Menopause

February 2018 (Issue 1) : Flax Seed - A Super Food, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Nutritional Composition of Flax Seeds
• Health Benefits of Flax Seeds
• How to Use Flaxseeds in Diet

January 2018 (Issue 2) : Parkinson’S Disease And Nutrition, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Symptoms
• Parkinson’s Disease And Nutrition
• Therapeutic Approach for Nutrition
• Eating Right with Parkinson’s Disease

January 2018 (Issue 1) : G6pd Deficiency, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• What happens in G6PD deficiency?
• Symptoms of G6PD Deficiency
• Role of Nutrition in G6PD Deficiency

December 2017 (Issue 1) : Nutrition In Gout, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• What is gout?
• Who is at risk of developing gout?
• What are purines?
• Nutrition and Gout
• How to Balance Diet for Gout

November 2017 (Issue 2) : Folic Acid And Neural Tube Defects, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• What is folic acid?
• Folic Acid and Neural Tube Defect
• Other Benefits of Folic Acid
• Folic Acid Supplments in Pregnancy
• Sources of Folate

November 2017 (Issue 1) : Celiac Disease And Nutrition, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• What is celiac disease?
• What are the symptoms of celiac disease?
• How is celiac disease treated?
• What foods can be consumed?
• Food label reading guide

October 2017 (Issue 2) : Nutritional Guidelines For Patients Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Copd), Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Why do copd patients lose wieght?
• What is a good diet for copd patient?
• How to Safely Add Extra Calories in Food
• Tips for Healty Eating For Copd Patients

October 2017 (Issue 1) : Nuts & Their Health Benefits, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• What are nuts?
• Do nuts provide nutrients?
• Are roasted nuts better than raw nuts?
• Are nuts beneficial for health?
• The daily intake quantities

September 2017 (Issue 1) : Health Benefits Of Tomatoes, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Boost Digestive Health
• Improve Vision
• Keep Your Heart Healthy
• Lower Hypertension
• Improve Skin Health
• Prevent Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
• Support Bone Health
• Reduce Cancer Risk

August 2017 (Issue 2) : Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar Level), Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• What is Hypoglycemia?
• Causes of Hypoglycemia
• Early Signs of Hypoglycemia
• Treatment for Hypoglycemia

August 2017 (Issue 1) : Fortified Beverages: Are They Really Healthy?, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Vitamin water and immunity
• Do fortified beverages benefit during pregnancy?
• Are fortified beverages important for high performance for athletes?
• The bottom line

July 2017 (Issue 2) : Microwave Ovens And Food Safety, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Cooking Food in a Microwave Oven
• Making Sure Food Gets Cooked
• Is microwave oven use safe?
• Safe and Unsafe Containers to Use in Microwave Oven
• How to Keep the Microwave Clean

July 2017 (Issue 1) : Baby Bottle And Tooth Decay, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• How Does Baby Bottle Tooth Decay (Bbtd) Occur
• Importance of Baby Teeth
• Earl Management of Decay
• Prevention Tip

June 2017 (Issue 2) : Nutrition During Pregnancy, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Webinar on Nutrition during Pregnancy
• Key Points from the Webinar
• Ideal Diet during Pregnancy
• Nutrition Advice for Hypertensive Mothers
• Managing Diabetes during Pregnancy

June 2017 (Issue 1) : How To Prevent Childhood Obesity, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Read the Label for Processed Foods
• Monitor Intake of Added Sugars
• Start Early With Fruits and Vegetables
• Ready to Use Weaning Foods
• Physical Activity
• Good Nutrition Starts at Home

May 2017 (Issue 2) : Healthy Fasting During Ramadan, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Is fasting healthy?
• Importance of Suhoor
• What to Have For Suhoor
• What to Have For Iftar
• Exercise during Ramzan
• Smoking

May 2017 (Issue 1) : Eating Healthy While Eating Out, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• How to Make Sensible Food Choices When Eating Out
• Office Lunch

April 2017 (Issue 2) : Power Of The Pomegranate, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Pomegranate and its anti-cancer properties
• Pomegranate as A Supplement
• Side Effects of Pomegranates
• Nutritional Content in Pomegranate

April 2017 (Issue 1) : Food Color Additives, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Natural Food Colors
• Artificial Food Colors
• Foods with Artificial Food Colors
• Reading Food Labels for Color Identification
• Effect of Food Colors on Young Children
• Food Color Adulteration
• Situation in Pakistan

March 2017 (Issue 3) : Fighting Depression With Food, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Dietary Counselling Components
• Research Findings from Dietary Counselling
• Nutrients to Focus on and Foods Rich in Those Nutrients

March 2017 (Issue 2) : Food – Drug Interactions, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Risk Factors for Interactions
• How Are Drugs Used by the Body?
• How Interactions Happen
• Avoiding Food/Drug and Drug/Nutrient Interactions

March 2017 (Issue 1) : Choosing Whole Grain Foods, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Look For Grains on Food Labels
• How Much Whole Grain Is Needed Everyday
• What is Gluten In tolerance
• How Can I Store Grains
• How to Add Whole Grains in Daily Diet
• Tips to Include Grains in Children’s Diet

February 2017 (Issue 2) : Tips To Increase Physical Activity, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Why is it important?
• How much physical activity do we need?
• Why is physical activity important?
• Practical Tips to Increase Activity